See and Be Seen: Investing and Expanding in the Loudoun Tech Market

Loudoun County is a hub for tech businesses of all sizes, offering a unique blend of resources, connectivity, and economic factors that make it a prime destination for innovation and growth.

Investing in Loudoun creates more than just a base of operations—it opens doors to transformative opportunities for companies dedicated to advancing technology in their respective industries. The county’s collaborative business community, combined with advanced tech infrastructure and access to educated and qualified workforce talent, enables businesses to innovate and lead in their markets. Whether through partnerships, research and development, or access to capital, companies in Loudoun can start, scale, or soar their business, accelerating their growth and making significant strides in pushing the boundaries of technology.

For companies aiming to strategically position themselves geographically, Loudoun’s proximity to Washington, D.C. is a great location for tech companies seeking access to government contracts, policymakers, and international markets.

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development hosts events like the Loudoun County Cybersecurity Professionals Meetup, pitch competitions like the Loudoun Innovation Challenge, and networking opportunities through the Launch Loudoun program, that encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing. These platforms enable businesses to showcase their innovations, connect with potential partners and investors, and stay at the forefront of industry trends.

Loudoun is also a great place for tech companies to invest, expand, and make their mark in a number of key business sectors: Information & Communications Technology (ICT), Cybersecurity, Federal Government Contracting, Aerospace and Defense, Aviation & Transportation, Clean Tech, Health Innovation & Technology, and Agri-tech. When tech companies come to Loudoun, they are noticed. Loudoun prides itself on being a location that nurtures and supports entrepreneurs, making the county perfectly aligned to attract and serve tech-related businesses. Here are just a few examples of what happens when entrepreneurs decide to create their own #LoudounPossible stories:

• Kyrus Tech, a mission-critical cyber solutions company, is acquired by SIXGEN to partner up on a new approach to modern digital warfare as the premier partner for the U.S. Government
• Inertial Labs, Inc., a company dedicated to developing high-performance orientation and navigation solutions, is acquired by VIAVI Solutions Inc. to expand its positioning and navigation capabilities
• Optimum Technologies LLC, a space mission systems provider, is investing $999,000 to expand its Loudoun County Satellite Manufacturing Facility, creating 40 new jobs
• Optimum Technologies LLC was awarded a $4.5 million contract by the United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command’s Space Safari Office to provide an optical imaging payload, and surrounding avionics and software, for the Tactically Responsive Space mission, VICTUS SURGO, projected for launch in 2026
• Fortreum, a cloud computing and cybersecurity advisory company, will invest $125,000 to establish its headquarters in Loudoun County, creating 53 new jobs
• Omnilert, a Leesburg-based leader in active shooting solutions, announces the first AI gun detection appliance featuring the hardware, software, and services needed to quickly and affordably bring active shooter protection to the masses
• Omnilert is selected by Sarasota County, FL schools to enhance safety and security efforts
• Omnilert partners with Everbridge, Inc., a global software company that provides enterprise software applications that automate and accelerate organizations’ operational response to critical events, to reduce threats from active shooters in enterprises and government institutions
• Capra Biosciences, a venture-backed, health tech startup that focuses on sustainable production of petrochemical replacements using their biofilm bioreactor platform, lands $7.5 million project agreement to demonstrate their platform to rapidly scale pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing

From cybersecurity firms to health tech startups, Loudoun has a diverse range of tech companies who benefit from Loudoun’s incredible combination of connectivity, talent, resources, and economic and quality of life factors that make it an ideal location for tech businesses of all sizes. Whether just starting up, looking to scale, or aiming to soar and expand, Loudoun County provides the foundation for success in a competitive and ever-evolving tech landscape.